Has a big frame and owns exceptional skating ability. Can play an offensive role when it's required, but is otherwise a very steady defender. Shoots the puck with aplomb. His speed is useful everywhere.

Flaws:

Is still learning the nuances of the NHL game. Needs to add more strength in order to better handle big forwards. Needs to keep working on his defensive consistency with regards to his decision-making.

Career Potential:

Extremely mobile defenseman with some upside.

Career Honors & Awards

League

Honor

Description

USHL

Defenseman of the Year

2008-09

USHL

First All-Star Team

2008-09

Movements & Injuries

2015

7/01/2015

Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils to a three-year contract.

3/01/2015

Acquired from the New York Rangers.

2014

11/10/2014

Missed 5 games (suspended by nhl).

10/29/2014

Suspended by the NHL for 5 games.

9/10/2014

Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New York Rangers to a one-year contract.

6/30/2014

New York Rangers tendered a qualifying offer.

6/05/2014

Missed 2 games (suspended by nhl).

5/28/2014

Suspended by the NHL for 2 games.

4/03/2014

Missed 6 games (concussion).

3/22/2014

Concussion, sidelined indefinitely.

2013

4/03/2013

Acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets.

3/15/2013

Missed 8 games (shoulder injury).

3/04/2013

Shoulder injury, injured reserve.

3/01/2013

Shoulder injury, day-to-day.

2/16/2013

Missed 5 games (lower body injury).

2/05/2013

Lower body injury, day-to-day.

1/10/2013

Recalled from Springfield (AHL).

2012

9/14/2012

Assigned to Springfield (AHL).

4/07/2012

Missed the last 4 regular season games (foot injury).

3/31/2012

Foot injury, day-to-day.

2011

12/10/2011

Missed 3 games (illness).

12/02/2011

Illness, day-to-day.

10/22/2011

Recalled from Springfield (AHL).

10/01/2011

Assigned to Springfield (AHL).

2/19/2011

Assigned to Springfield (AHL).

2/17/2011

Recalled from Syracuse (AHL).

2/15/2011

Assigned to Springfield (AHL).

2/03/2011

Recalled from Syracuse (AHL).

2010

10/02/2010

Assigned to Syracuse (AHL).

2009

9/28/2009

Returned to his junior team (Kitchener-OHL).

7/21/2009

Signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a three-year entry-level contract.

Career Transactions

2015

7/01/2015

Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New Jersey Devils.

3/01/2015

Arizona Coyotes traded Keith Yandle, Chris Summers and a fourth-round draft pick in 2015 to the New Yor Rangers for Anthony Duclair, John Moore, a first-round draft pick in 2016 and a second-round draft pick in 2015.

2013

4/03/2013

New York Rangers traded Marian Gaborik, Steven Delisle and Blake Parlett to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Derick Brassard, Derek Dorsett, John Moore and a 6th round selection in 2014.

2009

6/26/2009

Drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 1st round (21st overall) in 2009.

Player News

| 07/01/2015 3:17 PM

News

Moore signed a three-year, $4.8 million contract with the Devils on Wednesday, Rich Chere of the Newark Star-Ledger reports.

rotowire.com

John Moore plays in Game 2 | 06/08/2014 9:05 AM

News

John Moore returned to action on Saturday after missing a couple of games due to a suspension.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Moore missed the last game of the Eastern Conference final and the first game of the Stanley Cup as he was suspended for an illegal check on the Habs Dale Weise. Moore played 19:07 minutes with a couple of hits and a blocked shot Saturday.

John Moore still projected to play Saturday | 06/07/2014 5:39 PM

News

Coach Alain Vigneault didn't directly say that John Moore will be back in the lineup for Game 2.

Steve Zipay on Twitter

Impact

Still, it's expected that Moore will return to the fold after finishing his suspension. Vigneault just isn't tipping his hand about lineup decisions.

John Moore is likely to play alongside Klein | 06/06/2014 5:11 PM

News

John Moore is projected to play alongside Kevin Klein in Game 2 on Saturday.

Jim Cerny on Twitter

Impact

Moore has completed serving his two-game suspension. He has an assist in 17 playoff games.

John Moore set to return from suspension | 06/05/2014 2:50 PM

News

John Moore has finished serving his two-game suspension for an illegal check during the Eastern Conference Final.

Steve Zipay on Twitter

Impact

He will be eligible to play in Game 2 against Los Angeles in the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night. Moore will probably draw back into the lineup, especially since coach Alain Vigneault spoke highly of him during Thursday's presser.

John Moore set to return in Game 2 of SCF | 05/31/2014 2:43 PM

News

John Moore won't be available for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final because of his two-game suspension for an illegal check on Montreal's Dale Weise.

New York Newsday

Impact

He served the first game of his ban in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Final on Thursday. Raphael Diaz will probably play in his place again on Wednesday when the battle for the Stanley Cup begins. Moore will eligible to return on June 7 in Game 2.

John Moore receives two-game suspension | 05/28/2014 5:58 PM

News

The NHL has suspended John Moore for two games for his high hit on Dale Weise on Tuesday.

NHL.com

Impact

The NHL determined that Weise's head was the main point of contact on the hit. Moore will miss the remainder of the Western Conference Final at the least. If the Rangers win on Thursday and eliminate Montreal, then Moore will also miss the first contest of the Stanley Cup Final.

AV doesn't think Moore will be suspended | 05/28/2014 12:20 PM

News

Rangers coach Alain Vigneault doesn't think John Moore will be suspended for his high hit on Tuesday.

James Mirtle on Twitter

Impact

That being said, how often does a coach actually predict that one of his players will get suspended? A head coach almost always rises to the defense of his players, which makes their statements moot when it comes to controversial hits.

John Moore faces possible suspension | 05/28/2014 11:18 AM

News

The NHL has scheduled a hearing for John Moore after his high hit in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final on Tuesday.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Moore received a match penalty for his hit on Montreal's Dale Weise. "The league will do what it has to do," Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said. "I think he was penalized on the ice. John is definitely not the type of player to try to hurt someone but it was a late hit and it was the right call on the ice." Moore will probably end up missing at least a game due to a suspended.

John Moore stays in the lineup | 05/12/2014 10:24 AM

News

John Moore remained in the Rangers lineup as Raphael Diaz was a healthy scratch for the second straight game.

NY Post

Impact

Moore blocked three shots in the contest but was on the ice for the lone Penguin goal as the puck bounced off his shoulder, hit defense partner Kevin Klein's leg and went into the net past Henrik Lundqvist. The Rangers may not want to change a winning lineup so don't be surprised if Moore is back out there on Tuesday for Game 7.

John Moore is a Masterton Trophy finalist | 04/30/2014 11:55 AM

News

John Moore has been selected as a finalist for the Masterton Trophy.

NHL.com

Impact

Moore temporarily left the NHL so that he could care for his wife, Katie, who was suffering from liver cancer. When she passed away, he created the Katie Moore Foundation to help people and their families who are dealing with a rare form of cancer. He has since returned to the NHL and played in 74 games with the Rangers this season.

| 04/04/2014 12:08 PM

News

John Moore returned to action on Thursday April 3.

Rotoworld.com

John Moore might return Thursday night | 04/03/2014 11:05 AM

News

John Moore (concussion) might play on Thursday.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Moore was already close to returning, but it initially looked like he might be a healthy scratch when he was ready. However, Ryan McDonagh is questionable and if he can't play, then Moore almost certainly will.

John Moore passes baseline tests | 03/30/2014 4:47 AM

News

John Moore passed his baseline test for a concussion and could be back in the Rangers lineup as early as Tuesday.

NY Post

Impact

Moore suffered the concussion nine days ago after he was hit into the boards by the Blue Jackets Blake Comeau. He has three goals and 13 points in 69 games this season so he is not worth having on your fantasy roster in traditional pools.

John Moore (concussion) resumes skating | 03/26/2014 2:17 PM

News

John Moore was on the ice Tuesday for the first time since being concussed on Friday.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Moore will travel with the Rangers on their upcoming four-game road trip. That doesn't necessarily mean his return is imminent, but he is encouraged by his progress. "I feel a lot better," Moore said. "I've had a couple of good days in a row and it feels like I've turned the corner. It's awesome."

John Moore out with a concussion | 03/22/2014 5:18 PM

News

John Moore has a concussion.

Steve Zipay on Twitter

Impact

It was figured that he wouldn't play Saturday night and now that's been confirmed. Moore was hurt in Friday's game against Columbus on a hit into the boards by Blake Comeau.

John Moore (UBI) unlikely to play Saturday | 03/22/2014 3:26 PM

News

John Moore was held out of the third period Friday and it's unlikely that he'll play against New Jersey on Saturday night.

The Bergen Record

Impact

He appeared to hit his head after a hard hit from Columbus' Blake Comeau, but he played six shifts in the second period before being forced to sit. Coach Alain Vigneault indicated that Moore may have a shoulder injury and he'll be re-evaluated Saturday. If he doesn't play then Raphael Diaz could make his Rangers debut.

John Moore OK after fight with B. Schenn | 01/13/2014 3:18 PM

News

John Moore said he feels "completely fine" after his fight with Brayden Schenn on Sunday.

The Bergen Record

Impact

He had some redness in his left eye after the bout. "It was a good fight, it was kind of a strange one," Moore said. "Right when I got to the pile, he wanted to fight right away. I wasn't too keen but you can only take too many punches to the face before showing some pride." It marked just his second career regular-season fight, according to hockeyfights.com.

Vigneault chastised Moore for not passing the puck to a wide open Mats Zuccarello in the third period. Do not be surprised if Moore is a healthy scratch Friday when the Rangers play next. Moore only saw two shifts the in the last 18-plus minutes including overtime. He has two goals and seven points in 39 games with a minus-five rating.

John Moore picks up two assists Wednesday | 12/19/2013 9:51 AM

News

John Moore had two assists in the Rangers' 4-3 shootout loss on Wednesday.

The Bergen Record

Impact

It was a rare offensive outburst for Moore, who has seven points in 33 games this season. The 23-year-old defenseman is now tied with his career-high in points.

John Moore a healthy scratch Saturday | 12/01/2013 7:23 AM

News

John Moore was a healthy scratch for the first time in 2013-14.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Moore has two goals and five points in 26 games with a minus-three rating and 10 penalty minutes. His spot in the lineup was taken by Michael Del Zotto who had been a healthy scratch in the previous two games.

John Moore settling in on third pairing | 11/25/2013 9:04 AM

News

John Moore is settling in on the third pairing with the Rangers.

NY Post

Impact

Moore has played in the last couple of games with Michael Del Zotto and it has been working out nicely. "He's one of our defenseman that I believe - when we talk about the ability to move the puck and skate the puck and get up in the play - he's one of those guys that's got more," coach Alain Vigneault said. "I don't think when you play, you say, 'I have to go out there and give more offense' or 'I have to be better defensively.' You just go out and you try to play." Moore has two goals and four points in 23 games and picked up his first power play point this past week.

John Moore gets a goal versus Dallas | 11/22/2013 10:26 AM

News

John Moore had a goal against the Dallas Stars on Thursday.

The Bergen Record

Impact

Moore now has two goals and four points in 22 games this season. He was taken with the 21st overall pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, but he's not worth owning in standard leagues at this time.

John Moore scores his first goal of 2013-14 | 10/17/2013 10:50 AM

News

John Moore scored a goal in the Rangers' 2-0 win over Washington on Wednesday.

The Bergen Record

Impact

It was Moore's first goal of the season. He's not expected to have any fantasy value in 2013-14.

Del Zotto out, John Moore will play on top PP | 10/16/2013 1:49 PM

News

John Moore will get elevated to New York's top power-play unit Wednesday night with Michael Del Zotto absent because of the flu.

The Bergen Record

Impact

He'll join Brad Richards on the point with Ryan Callahan, Derick Brassard and Derek Stepan up front. "He's got a good shot," coach Alain Vigneault said of Moore. "Right now, obviously Brad is playing well up top and he's seeing the ice well, he's seeing the different possibilities, pass or shot, and I think with John there it's going to give us a real solid shot from the point and he did it a little bit last year and they told us that he did well when he was used there so we're going to use him." Moore doesn't have a point in five games this year, but he has a great opportunity to get on the board now.

John Moore excited for playoff game at MSG | 05/06/2013 5:06 PM

News

John Moore is looking forward to playing his first playoff game at home with the Rangers Monday night.

The Bergen Record

Impact

"I was getting chills in the regular season playing here at the Garden, I can't even imagine what it's going to be like in the playoffs," he said. "In Washington for my first playoff game of my career, that's one of the things that jumps out at you is how electric the building is and how everyone is into it. I'm excited to play in front of our fans and I'm sure it'll be a night I won't forget." Moore doesn't have a point after two games in the series, but only three members of the Rangers have hit the scoresheet. They will be hoping that some home cooking will help stir up some offense.

John Moore scores in first game as a Ranger | 04/04/2013 10:48 AM

News

John Moore potted a goal in his New York Rangers debut Wednesday night.

The Bergen Record

Impact

He had just been traded to the Blueshirts earlier in the day as part of the deal that sent Marian Gaborik to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Moore concluded the contest with 14:09 of ice time.

Rangers get John Moore in Gaborik deal | 04/03/2013 2:58 PM

News

John Moore has been sent to the New York Rangers in the Marian Gaborik.

Darren Dreger on Twitter

Impact

Moore has an assist and a minus-five record in 17 games this season. He's only 22 years old and a 2009 first-round pick. It wouldn't be surprising to see him develop into a solid defenseman at the NHL level.

John Moore will not return Thursday | 03/13/2013 3:56 PM

News

John Moore (shoulder) has been ruled out for Thursday's game.

Columbus Dispatch

Impact

The good news is that he was on the ice for the Blue Jackets' skate on Wednesday. He might return on Saturday or Tuesday.

Blue Jackets put D John Moore on IR | 03/04/2013 5:51 PM

News

Columbus has placed John Moore on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.

NHL.com

Impact

He has missed the past two games after getting hurt in a morning skate on Mar. 1 and he's projected to miss two-to-three weeks.

John Moore likely to miss another week | 03/03/2013 11:38 AM

News

Blue Jackets defenseman John Moore is expected to miss about a week due to an upper body injury he suffered in practice on Friday.

Columbus Dispatch

Impact

Moore is likely not a fantasy factor in your league, but the combination of injuries suffered by Columbus defensemen recently has been incredible, with James Wisniewski, Jack Johnson and others all sidelined with ailments.

John Moore has been ruled out Friday | 03/01/2013 5:20 PM

News

John Moore (upper body) will not participate in Friday's game.

Columbus Dispatch

Impact

Moore suffered the injury during the Blue Jackets' Friday morning skate, which is something Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards has never seen happen before. As an interesting side note, the Blue Jackets only traveled with six healthy defensemen prior to Moore's injury. As previously reported, Dalton Prout has been summoned, but if he doesn't arrive in time - and that appears to be a real possibility - then Columbus will start the game with five defensemen.

This is one of those tidbits of news that matter a fair deal to the team and their fans, but are almost irrelevant to fantasy owners. You would need to be in an impressively deep league to be able to justify having Moore on your fantasy roster.

| 02/17/2013 3:02 AM

News

John Moore returned to action on Saturday February 16.

Rotoworld.com

John Moore is questionable Friday | 02/15/2013 11:01 AM

News

John Moore (lower body) might return to the Blue Jackets' lineup on Friday.

Columbus Dispatch

Impact

At this point, Moore is probably healthy enough to return, but it's not clear where he'll fit into the lineup. Defensemen Tim Erixon and Cody Goloubef have performed well lately and Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards hasn't ruled out the possibility of using both of them Friday.

John Moore practices, uncertain for Saturday | 02/08/2013 4:58 PM

News

John Moore (lower body) practiced Saturday but is still up in the air for Saturday.

Aaron Portzline on Twitter

Impact

Moore was originally hurt in practice Monday and hasn't played since. He has an assist and a -3 rating through nine games this season and can be safely left on waivers.

Moore is questionable with lower body injury | 02/04/2013 6:03 PM

News

John Moore left Monday's practice with a lower body injury.

Columbus Dispatch

Impact

Moore is questionable for Tuesday's game. He has an assist and a minus-three rating in nine contests this season.

John Moore will join CBJ's training camp | 01/10/2013 5:40 PM

News

John Moore will be a part of the Columbus Blue Jackets' training camp.

Aaron Portzline on Twitter

Impact

Moore has three goals and nine points in 24 AHL games. He logged 67 games with the Columbus Blue Jackets last season and should be considered a favorite to make the team this time around.

John Moore cleared for skating | 01/06/2013 3:05 PM

News

John Moore (concussion) has been cleared to resume skating.

Aaron Portzline on Twitter

Impact

Moore is expected to be a depth defenseman with Columbus and could be ready for the start of the regular season. However, the former first round pick has offensive potential and could potentially be worth a look in very deep leagues.